Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.56 and 36.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62, 85.56 and 36.14 is: 49.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62 : 85.56 = 36.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62/85.56 = 36.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62x = 85.56 × 36.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62x = 3,092.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,092.14/62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49.87
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